Walkerton couple charged with running marijuana operation

Police say they found about 50 plants in residence

Police say they found about 50 plants in residence

PLYMOUTH Â? The Marshall County Drug Task Force, assisted by Indiana State Police, took down another marijuana-growing operation in rural Walkerton Wednesday night.

Marshall County SheriffÂ?s Department officers assigned to the county DTF said Karen Veatch, 49, and her husband, Jeffery Veatch, also 49, were arrested at their home in the 2900 block of Union Road around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The couple was held at the Marshall County Jail on charges of dealing in marijuana, cultivating marijuana, over 30 grams on both charges, possession of paraphernalia, and maintaining a common nuisance.

Both bonded out on $500 cash each on Thursday, according to jail records.

Police said they had received information regarding an indoor growing operation at the home, and they obtained a search warrant for the residence.

Les McFarland, of the county DTC, said officers found about 50 plants growing in two rooms in the coupleÂ?s basement, along with drug paraphernalia and grow lights.

Police said the Veatches admitted to officers they sold the marijuana, but would not provide additional information.